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Inexpensive and hearty, ham and beans is the perfect way to use up your leftover ham! On a cool evening, this savory recipe will warm your family and have them asking for more.
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Ham and Beans Recipe

Inexpensive and hearty, ham and beans is the perfect way to use up your leftover ham! On a cool evening, this savory recipe will warm your family and have them asking for more.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 ham bone
  • 2 cups diced ham
  • 1 pound dry white beans
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 2 large carrots peeled and cut into 3/4 inch pieces
  • 3 stalks celery thickly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 8 cups water
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Using a large bowl, cover dried beans with cold water. Soak for 8 hours or overnight.
  • Place the butter in a large pot and melt slowly over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots and celery. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until softened.
  • Add the garlic and continue cooking for 30 seconds.
  • Drain the soaked beans and add them to the pot.
  • Place the ham bone into the pot. Add thyme, rosemary, brown sugar and bay.
  • Add the water and bring to a simmer.
  • Cook for 60-90 minutes or until beans are tender.
  • Discard the bay leaf and any large sprigs of thyme.
  • Remove and discard the ham bone. Stir in the diced ham. For a ham hock, remove the hock (bone) from the pot and cut all the meat off.Return the diced meat to the pot.
  • Continue to cook for 10-15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to desired taste.
  • Sprinkle with parsley, and serve.